JUICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH CILANTRO AND LIME

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My husband was craving marinated grilled chicken, and since I was out of our normal marinade, I decided to make one of my own with the fresh herbs from my garden. It turned out to have a light, summery flavor and so juicy! Excellent when served with grilled corn on the cob!

Provided by brenda boyle

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅔ cup olive oil
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 limes, juiced
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning (such as Slap Ya Mama®)
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Combine olive oil, cilantro, parsley, lime juice, garlic salt, and Cajun seasoning in a large bowl. Add chicken breasts and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. Baste chicken with marinade as it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1043.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 129.2 mg, Fat 92.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 38.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 1453.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Md Rijn
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Great recipe! The chicken came out moist and flavorful, and the marinade was the perfect balance of tangy and spicy. I also appreciated the fact that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients.


Md jindadul islam
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Meh. The chicken was a bit dry and the marinade didn't really add much flavor. I think I'll stick to my old grilled chicken recipe.


Richard Gochband
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was incredibly juicy and flavorful. The cilantro and lime marinade added a refreshing brightness that was perfect for a summer cookout. I also loved the addition of chipotle powder, which gave the chicken a slight